Why rawhide treats are BAD for your dog
Rawhide treats come from the inner layer of cow or horse hides. During manufacturing, the hides are cleaned and cut or ground. Then they’re pressed into chewable dog treats of different shapes and sizes. To make them more appealing for dogs, some rawhide treats contain beef, chicken, or liver flavorings. Rawhide is bad for dogs for […]
Xmas Treats to NOT Give Your Dog
Xmas treats to NOT give your dog With the festive season approaching our attention turns to parties and enjoying all that yummy Xmas food we get to treat ourselves with once a year. But that doesn’t mean you should be sharing these treats with your beloved pooch. So what shouldn’t you be sneaking off your […]
Why our pets are so important during lockdown
Why our pets are so important during lockdown We all dread hearing the words “lockdown”. As a dog sitter, I get a triple dose of disappointment as not only am I in lockdown, but we lose income without our regular guests, and my dogs miss their playmates and the extra company they are used to […]
Why is human chocolate is so bad for your pooch?
Why is human chocolate is so bad for your pooch? Ever wonder why chocolate is toxic to dogs? It all comes down to one molecule – Â theobromine. It is a caffeinelike molecule that increases blood flow to the brain, is so hard for dogs to process that they can easily eat enough to be poisonous. […]